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Stroke supports available for Islanders through virtual healthcare
2021-06-15
June is Stroke Awareness Month and a good time for Islanders to discuss signs of stroke, risk factors and prevention and support programs available in-person and virtually. In PEI, stroke patients can communicate with their healthcare professionals securely using phone, video, text and email. “...
COVID-19 testing clinics closed for Victoria Day, May 24
2021-05-21
All public COVID-19 testing clinics will be closed Monday, May 24, for the Victoria Day holiday. Testing will remain available for rotational workers and essential workers in Borden. Clinics are open as usual on Saturday, May 22, and Sunday, May 23. People who have COVID-19 symptoms and require a...
Urgent surgery diversion at PCH extended to May 12
2021-05-11
Health PEI advises that due to a temporary lack of on-call physician coverage, urgent surgeries at Prince County Hospital will be diverted to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital until May 12, 8 a.m. All other services, including emergency department services, remain open. Since the diversion began on...
Dr. Michael Gardam to be appointed acting CEO for Health PEI
2021-04-29
Dr. Michael Gardam will take on duties as Health PEI’s acting CEO, beginning May 8. Dr. Gardam was recommended for the position by the Health PEI Board of Directors. In addition, he will continue to provide clinical oversight services as Health PEI’s Infectious Diseases Consultant. “Dr. Gardam...
Young boy saves five lives through organ donation
2021-04-26
Lisa McCarthy is encouraging others to become registered organ donors after their family's decision to donate her son’s organs saved the lives of five other people. Lisa’s 18-year-old son, Brodie passed away in May 2018 after a fatal rugby accident just one month before he was set to graduate...
Enhanced border testing in place starting Monday, April 26
2021-04-26
Enhanced COVID-19 testing will be provided in Borden, Slemon Park, and Charlottetown for workers and commercial truckers starting Monday, with reduced turnaround times for test results. “All members of the border and testing teams have worked hard this weekend to ensure Prince Edward Island...
National Advance Care Planning Day reminds Islanders to talk about their future health care wishes
2021-04-16
April 16 is National Advance Care Planning Day, a day for Islanders to have a conversation about wishes and values for their future health care. This year’s theme is, Advance Care Planning: An Essential Conversation for Everyone, . Advance Care Planning is about having discussions with close...
Health PEI Easter Holiday service closures
2021-04-01
Due to the upcoming Easter Holidays the following Health PEI services will be closed., COVID-19 Testing Clinics closed:, O'Leary: Good Friday (April 2) and Easter Monday (April 5) Montague: Good Friday (April 2) and Easter Monday (April 5) Slemon Park: Good Friday (April 2) Park Street:...
COVID-19 vaccine appointments for Pfizer-BioNtech, Moderna vaccines continuing at new locations
2021-03-30
Patients who are scheduled to receive COVID-19 vaccine at the large vaccine clinics run by Health PEI are reminded that clinic locations in Charlottetown and Summerside have changed. Those who have an appointment in Charlottetown are now advised to go to the Eastlink Centre rather than the Sherwood...
New program to connect children waiting for autism assessments with interventions
2021-03-16
A new Health PEI program will provide early intervention for children who are awaiting an autism assessment from a psychologist. The Social ABCs program is a structured, evidence-based early intervention program for children identified as possibly having autism spectrum disorder (ASD), providing...